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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.56, 3,346.30 and 769.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.56, 3,346.30 and 769.53 is: 1,154.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.56 : 3,346.30 = 769.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.56/3,346.30 = 769.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.56x = 3,346.30 × 769.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.56x = 2,575,059.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,059.58/2,230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.44

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